Begg Rd. over Cranberry Begg RD
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Ohio · 0.68 MI W of Mayberry RD · Structure no. 0243485
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 184
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Begg Rd. over Cranberry Begg RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Begg Rd. over Cranberry Begg RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Begg Rd. over Cranberry Begg RD built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Begg Rd. over Cranberry Begg RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Begg Rd. over Cranberry Begg RD carry?
About 184 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Begg Rd. over Cranberry Begg RD?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Begg Rd. over Cranberry Begg RD?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.